baby sunblock?

doublem · March 2011

I'm taking E to environmental camp (overnight) with my class in a few weeks. She's not 6 months old yet like most of the baby sunscreens recommend. Are there any good sunscreens out there for babies this age, or should I just figure she'll be fine in a good wide-brimmed hat and long sleeves, especially since she'll pretty much be in a carrier the majority of the time we'll be out side?

keri1013 · March 2011

I have one that I got for Florida, I think it's "Think Baby"...I believe it is safe for under six months, it doesn't have the chemical blockers, just zinc oxide. I'll double check if that's the name of it.

Seattle_JiLLn · March 2011

Look for ones where the only active ingredients are zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. I think Neutragena and/or Aveeno both have options like that. I know I got one at Fred Meyer. My ped said she'd rather a baby under 6 months have a day or two exposure to sunblock than get any type of sunburn. So she'd say do the sunblock. But you might ask yours just in case.

pinktulips · March 2011

I have heard that Badger is a great sunblock for little ones.

StellaZ · March 2011

Check safemama.com, but we went with Badger last year and will again here very soon.

JodiLinn503 · March 2011

I found this post REALLY helpful when I was trying to pick out sunscreen for DD last year. It is written by a Bumpie who works in a dermatologist office.

https://community.thenest.com/cs/ks/forums/1/37232616/ShowThread.aspx?MsdVisit=1

Here is the article which is linked in the above post: https://www.ewg.org/2010sunscreen/best-beach-sport-sunscreens/

doublem · March 2011

Thanks, ladies! I knew you'd have some helpful knowledge.

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